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Through expert-led daily hikes, experience beauty and nature in Catskill Park — part of New York’s "forever wild" Forest Preserve. Join our naturalists for active adventures investigating and interpreting the dynamic natural history of the area and seemingly endless mountain trails throughout pristine landscapes.

Highlights

• Prepare for your outdoor explorations with safe hiking practices through instruction and learning minimum impact hiking techniques.
• Enjoy evening programs on subjects that accent and enhance your daily adventures.
• Learn about the area's human history and feel its charm as you meet challenges and invigorate your psyche and physique.

Activity Notes

Hiking distances vary by program date. Please see Date Specific Information for details.Date Notes10/4/2015Stretch and Stride is designed for participants who want to enjoy a week of hiking, stretching and mobility in a beautiful outdoor setting. Each morning before breakfast enjoy a yoga class followed by a daily hike ranging from 3-6 miles. After returning at the end of the day, guests will enjoy a session of relaxing and stretching to help unwind.10/18/2015Five Mountains in Five Days is designed to give participants the opportunity to reach new heights every day. Each day guests will climb to the summit of one of five well known mountains in the Catskills, while learning about wildlife ecology, forest ecology, and geology. Hikes range in length from 3 to 10.4 miles over uneven terrain, on well maintained trails, with elevation gains up to 2,000 feet.
10/25/2015Five Mountains in Five Days is designed to give participants the opportunity to reach new heights every day. Each day guests will climb to the summit of one of five well known mountains in the Catskills, while learning about wildlife ecology, forest ecology, and geology. Hikes range in length from 3 to 10.4 miles over uneven terrain, on well maintained trails, with elevation gains up to 2,000 feet.
Coordinated by Frost Valley YMCA/East Valley Lodge.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!